Green-winged macaw
Ara chloropterus
Currently not on view
| Diet | Fruits, berries, seeds and nuts |
|---|---|
| Size | 26-37 inches (65-92.5 cm) long, weighs 43.8-59.5 oz (1,250-1,700 g) |
| Type | Birds |
| Range | North and central South America |
| Habitat | Humid, lowland forest or open habitats like deciduous forest |
About the Green-winged macaw
The green-winged macaws at Shedd, named Serrano and Poblano, are ambassadors for their species.
Did you know?
Macaws ingest mineralized sand and clay, which helps neutralize the toxins in unripe nuts and seeds they eat
Green-winged macaws spend most of their time in the rainforest canopy. Though brightly colored, they're hard to spot in a dense rainforest.
Macaws use their beaks like a third foot for climbing and balancing, and as a tool for cracking nuts and seeds